Some of Brown’s male colleagues were not amused. In fact, a few were offended, among them Republican Rep. Mike Callton, who said the word is “so offensive, I don't even want to say it in front of women. I would not say that in mixed company.”

A spokesperson for Republican Speaker of the House Jase Bolger admonished Brown and her colleague Barb Byrum for failing to maintain a “proper level of maturity and civility,” according to the Detroit Free Press. The two female representatives were barred from taking part in a floor debate on an education bill.

Brown defended herself, saying that vagina is, after all, a “medically correct term.” She also said: “If I can't say the word vagina, why are we legislating vaginas? "What language should I use?”

Here’s video of Brown’s defense:

Regardless of where you stand on the abortion issue, Brown makes a good point.